CVE-2025-68648
Format String Vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortianalyzer | From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortianalyzer | From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.4.8 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortianalyzer_cloud | From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.4.8 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortianalyzer_cloud | From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortimanager | From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.4.8 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortimanager | From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortimanager_cloud | From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.4.8 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortimanager_cloud | From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-134 | The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a use of externally-controlled format string issue found in various versions of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager products, including their cloud versions. It allows an attacker to send specially crafted requests that exploit the format string handling, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected Fortinet devices. This means an attacker with some level of access could gain higher-level permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the system, data compromise, or disruption of services.
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